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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lunenburg

Massachusetts · 1,695 residents · 3.797 sq mi
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Lunenburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,429. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $160,900. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,695
−6%since 1990
from 1,808 in 1990
1990 – 2024
446 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 476 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+7%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lunenburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,429
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,200 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,759
+70%since 1990
from $18,723 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$160,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $152,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$617
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $732 in 1990
US average: $602
89.2%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 90.7% in 1990
10.8% rent
3.0
−9%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,769)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(159)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,627)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian1.1%(18)
Diversity Score6.2%(105)
6
−30%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.3%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 92.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.3%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−8%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lunenburg, Massachusetts?

Lunenburg, Massachusetts has about 1,695 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lunenburg, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lunenburg, Massachusetts earns about $54,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lunenburg, Massachusetts expensive?

In Lunenburg, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $160,900, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Lunenburg, Massachusetts?

About 41.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lunenburg, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lunenburg, Massachusetts?

About 0.8% of people in Lunenburg, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lunenburg, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Lunenburg, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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